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BARN FIRE —A two-story barn was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon in Waterloo Township, and at least a dozen sheep were killed. The blaze burned so hot that it melted the siding of a nearby house. No people were injured, and the fire's cause is still under investigation.

Meanwhile, the owner of Grand River Marketplace — a winery, brewpub and deli that will open by late spring — answered reader questions Thursday in a live chat. John Burtka is pretty excited for the development, in the former Kuhl's Bell Tower Market.

CHEER ON YOUR SCHOOL — Readers have cast more than 11,000 votes for the area's best high school student cheering section. By that yardstick, Vandercook Lake, Napoleon and Western are the best. Vote until noon, and we'll see who's on top. Then, we'll shoot videos of the top three and let readers vote to pick the ultimate winner.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA — Did you know two medical marijuana businesses sit near Keicher Elementary in Michigan Center? The district's superintendent says they have been good neighbors, but he's not eager for more to open near schools.

RIP, ED FREUNDL — We extend our condolences to the family of Ed Freundel, a former Citizen Patriot writer and copy editor who died Tuesday at age 51. Ed wrote hundreds of stories for the newspaper and was an avid gardener and pleasure to work with. Rest in peace, Ed.

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